CVE-1999-0112

Summary

CVE-1999-0112 denotes a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the dtterm program in IBM AIX's Common Desktop Environment (CDE). Maliciously crafted input data could be exploited to corrupt memory beyond the intended buffer boundary, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution and system compromise. This issue posed a significant threat to AIX systems running the CDE, necessitating prompt patching to mitigate the risk.

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